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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

10 meet the increasing demand for water
LOT domestic use, the Augusta Water Com
pany has decided to extend Its pipes
through Gage street via Child street. The
city has made no arrangement for water for
nre protection. Therefore two inch pipe
VIII be laid instead of six inch, which is
.equred where hydrsnts are set. Judge
d. y. Andrews has this day cpurchased
aug on Capital street; the first house Will
Oe quilt by Mr.. Alonzo Wellman; Mr.. james
~ wade will build the cellar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

Mr.. Fred Owen, the popular assistant 10
the office of the Register of Probate has
counted up the estates which have been set
Tied in the eighty eight years since kennebec
became county and finds the number to be
STA. This does not include changes OF
name and adoptions which are not indexed'
An average of $4,000 would probably be low
lot these estates but estimating them at that
inquire they would amount to S29, l42. 600 or
an average of about 1881, l59 year. 1t has
been estimated by good authorities that the
entire wealth of Kennebec County passes
through this office once in about thirty three
years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

The treasury department announces that it
will from this date suspend the issue of ,sil-
yer certificates and other paper currency in
denominations below So. The excuse given
is that the bureau of printing and engraving
is unable to supply the note at present. This
order extends to all subtressures. No date
is fixed for resuming the issue of the ssmall
notes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

The Bangor Commercial of Thursday says: :
Governor Bodwell passed last night at the
Bangor House. This morning in company
with Gen. Charles Hamlin and Charles V.
Lord, ESQ, the Governor went up to Old
town on business connected with the wooden
mill, The Governor tells the Commercial
that they intend to rush business at the mill
and the whole mandatory will he running
much sooner than is generally expected
Gov. Bodwell is very enthusiastic over the
new mill. lie has worked hard for it and is
entitled to the thanks of the people in Old
Town and in the country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

Royal Quimby, esq, formerly of the De-
Witt House, Lewiston and of Hotel North, in
this city, has taken charge of the Hotel Rock
inghsm at Lewiston, signing the lease Thurs
day forenoon. Mr. Quimby is veteran hotel
man and will improve the standard of the
Rockingham oy his management. The BUSH
ness has increased in marked degree during
the past month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

Officer Doe remembers to have seen about
the time of the burning of Officer Stevenson's
buildings, three men and a woman crossing
the bridge between three and four o'clock in
the morning. He recalls distinctly that the
woman wore plaid shawl. If these parties
should prove to be the ones now in jail. this
may be very important piece of evidence
at the trial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29
Curious specimens of the genus homo turn

Curious specimens Of the genus homo turn
up frequently at the police station. man
about sixty years of age came there recently
and begged Marshal Morse to send him up
for drunkenness, although he was perfectly
sober. His temperate condition, however,
was not due to any deeply seated convictions
in the matter, but to the fact that he had no
money with which to purchase the "orignal
packages The man said he wasn't smart
enough to work-he was to old. When the
marshal refused to arrest him for intoxica-
tion he left the city. He is undoubtedly striv-
ing to attain tina, boon dear to the heart oft the
tramp. A good warm cell in some county Jail
in which to pass the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

During the past season Mr.. Horace North
has built several houses in this city. We under.
.napd that Mr. North is soon to build double
tenement house on the corner of Chapel and
Weston streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

These chilly nights have rather detracted
from the ardor of the average tramp for steal
pg rides on the trains and less Of them are
arrested on the Pullman than was the case
when the weather was milder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

Every farmer that comes to town with stuff
for the market meets numerous inquiries for
potatoes, and most of them reply that the
crop was failure and they have none to
spare. Good potatoes are the scarcest things
in the market
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

One of the newest engines on the Maine
Central is No. 20. 1t is good one and is
,pn by two first class fellows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

Bonfires for disposing of the dead leaves
of autumn" are quite numerous in the land
inst now. This is much better than hiding
them in the Bible OF the dictionary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29
A Subject for Dynamite.

The Fairfield Journal says: There is a rag
collecting tin-peddler sneaking about;town
who ought to be squelched with a big and
energetic squelch. His habit is to drive up
to our residences and brow-beat unprotected
women into letting him have scraps and rags
against their will. The rascal has several
times been detected stealing and IN each
instance stubbornly and impudently refused
to discharge his plumber. At one place he
boosted that when trade was slack be helped
his purse by thieving. Our authorities
might plead with him 10 their winning way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

A box of "CaliforniaF Fruit Confects" was re-
ceived at this Office yesterday, which to look
at would cause the mouth of an epicure to
water. California appears to have more than
its share of the good things of the earth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

1t is said that whenever the apple crop is
short, cranberries bring better prices than in
GOOD apple seasons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

Cannon, the Lewiston steam heating man,
has recently received big order for steam
Atting at the Insane Asylum in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

Rev. C. H. Spaulding of Boston. an able
and eloquent preacher, will occupy the pulpit
at the First Baptist church tomorrow morn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

Dr. Lowell female physician at the hos
pital, drove home few evenings since, and
in getting out of the carriage her dress be-
came entanged, and she fell forward, escap-
ing as was supposed with only few bruises.
But the next morning it was found that her
collar bone was broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

Wednesday afternoon, John Bowling, an
employee in Milliken's mill, Hallowell, suf-
fered severe injury to the muscles of his
right arm by piece of edging thrown from a
circular saw; no bones were broken. DR..
e II Rrickett attended him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

Mr. H. A. Taber of this city, the well
known plumber, has recently opened a
branch store in Waterville. That Mr.. Taber
is appreciated there is shown by the fact that
he has recently been awarded the contract TO
do the plumbing for the new school house
which is being built in that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

We hear that Hon. Mark Rollins has pur-
chased the Rines residence on Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29
The following is the prop ram for the

The following is the progr for the con-
cert to be given at St. GATHERINGS Hall,
Monday evening":
Serenade, violin and Piano. Beethovne
Song Repeat Again." Badia.
Piano Solo,
La Fieuse, Raft.
Song "Since First Met Thee" Rubenstein.
Violin solo, Romanza Franz Riyes
Recitative and Aria, Dudley Buck.
Song "Pateria, Mattel.
Piano solo, Nalse de Concert, Wieniawski.
Song Spring Flowers, violin Obligato) Reinecke.
Song "Best of ALL" NOR.
Piano solo, Nalse, op ~, Chopin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

Now is the time to register your predictions
:. ~ when the river will close to navigation
this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29
Horsford's Acid Phosphate
Inarnyes Nutrition.

DR.. A. Trau, Philadelphia, says: at pro-
notes digestion, and improves general nutri-
ton of the nervous SYSTEM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

ssa- 25 Bunches Bananas TO b. closed cut
AL ten cents per dozen At K. W Soules.
oc,2S2i*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

Hay comes into market freely and always
finds buyers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

N@Cisterns, cess-pools, and vaults cleaned
and contents removed, by John R. Holt,
Augusta. oct2SZH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29
Local Notices.

A-Auction sale of Stuffed Furniture and
Chamber Sets at Soule's, Saturday, Oct. 20,
at 10 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

Prof. H. M. Pullen desires to say that
owing to his sickness his juvenile classes in
dancing will be postponed one week. Prof
Pullen is improving in health rapidly and
hopes TO be out again soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

It would be in keeping with the other inn
provements on Rines hill, to lay plank or
gravel sidewalk on the east side of the street.
The Gage street residents have always com
planned at their accommodations Cor non
accommodations) for crossing Water street. A
stone crossing las been impracticsble on &C.
count of its impedment to loaded teams Just
a. the pitch of the HILL and the proposed side
walk would allow them to pass down and
cross on the railroad planking. Some ac-
commodations for crossing the street seem to
be necessary in the near future, particularly
as considerable travel has been added since
the extension of Gage street to Stapleton.
The latest fish story and one for which we
Dc not claim responsibility Is the following
Rockland lime coaster, on recent trip to
New York, was followed by biglshark. Oid
culch of various kinds was thrown over.
which was greedily swallowed by the vora-
cious fish. Finally one of the crew evolved
a brilliant idea. and opening one of the casks
of lime threw big lump to the fish, who
GUIDED it down instantly. The lime once
swallowed began to slake, and the antics that
unfortunate and too confiding shark cut up
were wonderful in the extreme. He thrsshed
about terribly, apparently in great agony, the
lime finally causing his death
Augusta people, when in Boston, will find
the famous old Revere House, now remod
elled and refurnished, a comfortable and
home-lke hotel, where they can ENJOY frst'
class fare and pleasant rooms at moderate
prices. The Revere is near all the Northern
and Eastern depots, and guests like its rooms,
its tables, its many convehiences, ana It's IN
dependence 1t has always been favorlte
with travellers it is celebrated everywhere
for it's cuisine, and becomes more popular
every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

Now the nimble squirrels are laying in their
supply for the winter. They furnish an ex-
ample of providence and industry which many
nj the sportsmen who destroy them would do
well to initiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

A beautiful sunset last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29
UNCLE ESTES.
A Venerable and veritable Down Easter
Tells Of some Supernatural Things.

The Doctrine Of Spiritualism as ExpOund
ed to Journal Correspondent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29
WHY AckeIs
plooI Eliyir
We vCOSON

Is warranted, is because it is the best
Blood Preparation known. 1t will posi-
lively cure all Blood Diseases, purihes the
whole system, and thoroughly builds up the
constitution. Remember. we guarantee 1t.
JIM. Mixer, 1874 Water street, druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-29

Mr. C. p. Graves of Portland, who has had a
large experience in the above class Of work win be
in Augusta, on November q and succeeding days,
and viii attend promptly to any orders.
These may be left with
MR.. I. C. HYDE. organist. St. Marks Church,
or Mr.. T. HORNE, Jeweler, Water Street
oct29dst
The Clifton clarion., 1887-12-14
All Sorts of PoIson.


 MT. W. F. Daley, Adyertisinn
 Agent of the Brooklyn Elevated rail road, writes: " Infiammatory rheu matism swelled my legs and arms to twice their natural size. I suffered excruciating pain. Your wonderful $. $. s. made complete cure"
 Major Sidney Herbert, editor of the Southern Cultivator and Dixie Farm CT, Atlanta, Ga., writes: "I have fully tested the virtues of Swift,s Specific, both as rheumatism cure and as tonic. It has done even more than it's rroprietors claim for it.''
 MT. Michael Long, Jr., with the Strobridge Lithographic Co.,, Cincin- natl, Ohio, writes: "I suffered for two years with terrible itching and painful sores on my neck, arms. hands and fingers. No physician could help me. S. s. S. relieved me perfectly and I feel like a new man."
 Mrs. Amanda Ingle, of Gastonia, N. C., writes: :" My baby, when four months old, developed scrofula. lie had two. severe risings and sores on his neck. I sent for our family physician. who pronounced it scrofu- la, and prescribed S. s. S. for it. r gave the baby s. S. S. and it soon got the disease under control. The sores are healed and the baby is we'll and healthy. I know S. s. S. saved it's life and l told our doctor so. He isa regular physician and prescribed S. ;. $. for the baby as soon as he saw t had scrofula."
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The Clifton clarion., 1887-12-14

The Globe Silver Belt says that
 a petition to the President is be- ing numerously signed in Gila county, asking that the western line of the White Mountain Indian Reservation be changed so that the town of McMillen and a small adjacent area of land be cut off from the reservation. It is pro posed to run the new line north east about six miles from Chrome Butte to Sugar Loaf Mountain and from thence back in a north westerly direction to the present survey line. This survey will be in the shape of a triangle and in cludes an area of about fifteen square miles. ~
The Clifton clarion., 1887-12-14
SUMMONg.

TN THE JUSTICES COURT. TERRI A torT or Arizona. County of Graham.
 Before Horace D. Cast, J. P, Precinct No. II. 4'' No' isidro Rios, plaintiff, ,vs. Florentia Jurodn Defendant.-Demand. S2I 75, with intera", and costs. '' ii''eres' tlorentia gurado. defendant. '' You are hereby summoned and required to appear before me, at my office in tre town e. CT Morencl aud county of Graham, on the th day of January, A. D. 1888, at o' clocl F. M., 70 answer the complaint of the above named plaintiff, who demands of yon that yo" N are indebted to him in the sum of twen- ty-four dollars and seventy-tive cents 1891 75l with interest and costs. ." And If you fail to appear and answer said con coIInnpIaaint pa as herein required, the plaintiff Will take Judgment against you as denandad and for the costs of this suit. cember, A. D. ISS7. VI De-
 HORACE D. CAST.
 Justice of fha po,.s
The Clifton clarion., 1887-12-14
Governors Proclamation. 5 500 REWARD
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. TERRITORY OF ARIZONA,
 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR.


 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR. 10 ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS MAY COME, GREETINGS: WHEREAS, I am informed that William c. Drake, late private. Troop C., 4th Cavalry, was found murdered, at Sulphur Springs, south Of Wilcox, Arizona, on the 29th day of September last, and no trace of the murderer or murderers has been discovered.
 Now, therefore, l, c. Meyer Zulick. Governor of the Territory of Arizona by virtue of the authority in me vested, do hereby offer and proclaim reward of five hundred dollars for arrest and conviction of the murderer or murderers of the said William C. Drake.
 In Witness Whereof, I have set my
 hand and caused the great lsEALl seal of the Territory to be
 affixed hereto. Done at Prescott, the Capital the 26th day of November, A. D. 1887.
 c. MEYER ZULICK. By the Governor:
 JAS. A. BAYARD,
 Secretary of the Territory.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-12-14

1t seems that our Delegate Smith had a troublesome time during the lottery for seats at the opening of Congress. Washing ton dispatch says that there were several Smiths called, and each time the Arlzona Smith responded, only to find that the choice was inent for another Smith. Once he secured seat which suited him, but one of the other Smiths soon came along and busted him Finally he got a seat over in the corner, on the Democratic side. near Mir. Holman, and if no more Smiths appear on the scene he will hold it undisturbed.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-12-14

The old and well-known bank ing firm of Meredith & Altman
 Silver City, closed it's doors and made an assignment for the bene- flt Of deposltors and creditors last Thursday. The amount which the bank is short is not yet known
 but it is thought it will not ex- ceed S145,000. Geo. D. Goldman. cashier of the Silver City National bank, was made assignee, The firm IS in hopes that the bank will ultimately pay 100 cents on the dollar, and in the notice of assignment said: "We have not wasted our money in speculation, but have loaned it to residents of our county, who have property but no money to pay their notes.n
The Clifton clarion., 1887-12-14

A Washington dispatch says that the superintendent of the dead letter bureau, with the ap- proval of the postmaster general, will shortly authorize postmasters to charge and collect one cent on each letter advertised either in a newspaper or by a written list posted in a conspicuous place.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-12-14
EXTRACT.
From the ~Ecsources of Graham
 County" ny q. IT. Vaughn.

1 rroh tne resources of Graham
 County" ny q. IT. Vaughn.
 1t would we'll repay any person
 that has not seen any of the prac-
 tical results of fruit-growirg to
 make a visit to Mir. Pedro Miche-
 Iena's ranch on the north side of
 the Gila river from Solomonville,
 and see what has been accom-
 plished by little experimental
 gardening. I use the word ex-
 perimental for the reason that the
 work was in fact experimental
 when 1t was undertaken; and lands of this character, which are now worth, with water rights. some S10 per acre, will before long quadruple that figure. Fruit growing will always be profitable, for it is just as impossible to over stock the market with fruit as it is to overstock the market by great product of wheat. We find q mar ket for our wheat at home, and | We can find a market for our fruit | wherever we take 1t. We have as good land for peaches, apricots, plums, figs and grapes as there IS in the world, and that has been demonstrated. Still, our farmers stick in the old grooves and raise wheat and barley only.
 It seems to the writer that Ora lam county has been unfortunate n the favoritlsm of nature. There 5 no other section of the territory fhere nature has been more geuer- us, or where she has been more asily subdued, or where greater , r equal return has been realized | n the same outlay. Notwith- , all this her real resources re but little better known to-day nan they were ten years ago, nor 2 Ill they be any better kuown un- enterprise leads to the invest ent of some other undertaking 0 lan wheat-raising. I do not wish t
 be understood as combating u heat culture; it has made the fla valley what it is. But I do Intend that diversity of crops A ouid make us richer and more r' osperous; and I further contend ty at diversity of crops is possi- e' g and profitable, and we have O. t to plant and we will reap. S,
The Clifton clarion., 1887-12-14


 Following is revision of Dar
 Ming's famous prayer for rain
 which we find in the Silver City
 Enterprise. As is we'll known
 Dams first attempt was successful,
 and three days after Sulphur
 Springs valley was deluged with
 water.
 You know, oh Lord, that I
 never asked you for anything be-
 fore, but at this stage of the round
 up, and at the earnest request of
 my fellow COW punchers, I be- seech you in a most supplicating manner to give us sure enough rain. l tell you, oh Lord, our range IS in he-is in a terrible condition. You know, oh Lord, that water is something I seldom call for, but our poor cattle and ponies demand 1t; and as almost every other section of the country has had a rain, I don't see why you can't give your attention to us just for little while. The i'm pression is abroad that we have been such terrible sinners that you have purposely overlooked our range; and now, heavenly father, you know that ain't square deal; and even if we have | sinned little we'll promise not to do 1t any more if you will just give us a good rain. Our cattle are rolling their tails for the mountains and dying of thirst and hunger; our calf crop will be light, and the mavericks which have been our main stand by will 'amoos to the ranges of some 'ther SLICK puncher, who is just as handy with his string and brand ng iron. So you see, oh Lord hat unless you turn loose and lelp us We are liable to get what Pete Kitchen got in Sonora. Now. 'h God, we don't think that's lght when all we ask is a little ain and square cut. But if you [ To not grant our prayer, for jhrist's sake stop It from raining ( n Joe Hampson's range, for all I UT cattle are going over there. iampson, oh Lord, IS powerful a inner, and undeserving of such a oodness from you, and he will . uild to our mavericks if he is al- owed to cut them on us. Yes, oh ord, we pray you to stop the am on Hampson's range until We m send him our marks and rands. l do not want you to ? l1nk, our heavenly father, that e mean to buffalo you. If you mt do all We ask just grant this uch, and we will consider, oh, ord, that our prayer has been lswered. 1 hope you won't be o exacting. but remember, our 'avenly father, that this is my I st prayer, and just take things :, l mean 'em. The boys have ways called me a ''sure wolff m m Id relied on me to howl at every Fl but I know what a ar, Try effort l make at prayer. of d if you will just overlook it ?: is time I will promise, oh, Lord. yo l'1 yer to try again. Amen" wi wi cor
The Clifton clarion., 1887-12-14

The Mohave County Miner has changed hands. James J. Hyde re- tiring and c. M. Funston mount ing the editorial tripod. Mir. Fun ston is well known in Clifton, hay ing formerly been a valued en- ploye of the CLARIoS> office. We are pleased to note MT. Funston's prosperity and have no doubt of hls success in his new venture.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-12-14

A train on the St. Louis, Ar kansas & Texas railroad was held up by masked robbers on the night of the 9th inst. near 1exar- kama. The express car was rob bed of everything of value and the passengers relieved of their money and valuables.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-12-14

The people of Globe are jubi- lant over the fact that orders have been received to resume operations in the mines of the Globe Copper company. It is expected that the furnaces will be producing bullion early in January.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-12-14

It IS reported that the fire in the Calumet and Hecla copper mines has gained such headway that it is believed it will be neces sary to flood the whole mine with water, ill which case it would sus- pend mining operations for the greater part of year.